Category Archives: Trip Reports

Readouts from wilderness adventures, day hikes, backpacking expeditions, and other outdoor activities.

Eucador: Galapagos Sea to Summit

Howdy wilderness fans!  Coming at you with another trip report from a recent trip to the Ecuadorian archipelago… the Galapagos.  That’s right, the home of  marine iguanas, playful sea lions, island volcanoes, and boobies (the blue and red-footed variety).   … Continue reading

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Jefferson National Forrest: Dragon’s Tooth

Howdy wilderness fans! What a great winter we are having, huh?  I think the warm days have outnumbered the cold and there has been really little snow.  Back in mid-January, I took advantage of some warm weather for a little … Continue reading

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Hard Labor State Park

I love visits to Georgia! Seeing old friends and family is a blast. So is getting out to see some of the Georgia wilderness. Here are a few shots from my trip to the Hard Labor State Park near Rutledge, … Continue reading

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Devil’s Staircase

Wow, so… if this winter stays as mild as its been up to now, I’ll be a happy man.  You see, I’m a tropical individual.  I love warm sunny weather and winter time wears on my soul.  Thats why I’m … Continue reading

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Last Warm Day in December

Cold. Cold and wet. Snow. That’s what I usually think of in the month of December. So, when I saw temperatures hit the 50s I grabbed my pack and headed out for a weekend backpacking expedition in George Washington National … Continue reading

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Post Sandy Hike in NOVA

So  you’ve just survived the perfect storm,  what are you going to do now?  Go to Disney World?  No way… Good Lord willing and the creek don’t rise (that’s southern speak for Insha’Allah), we are going for a hike to … Continue reading

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Laurel Run – Stack Rock Hike

What an amazing time to get out for a hike, the Autumn colors are out, the weather is mild, and there are delicious seasonal beers waiting at home in the fridge!  Most recently, we took a short jaunt in the … Continue reading

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Peak Bagging in Kenya

What can I say about Kenya?  Its a beautiful country with great coffee, and when visiting this African paradise… there is only a minimal chance that you will get hacked to death by an angry mob (a huge plus if, … Continue reading

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Visiting Extremes in the Dominican Republic

Howdy wilderness fans!  I’ve been a little lax on the posts here, partially because I have been recovering form an amazing two-week vacay in… where else… the Dominican Republic (that’s the DR for you lazy types).  It was a great … Continue reading

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Massanutten Day Trip

Had a chance to get out and hike a short 6 mile piece on the Massanutten trail in beautiful northern Virginia. The PATC had a big part in developing this 71 mile loop trail that meanders through the Lee Ranger … Continue reading

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